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We encourage all students and their families to check the PHS Intern/Leadership Opportunities webpage weekly to view any and all new opportunities that are open to PHS students to apply to.  On this page specifically, we try to provide information on Internship and Leadership Opportunities that become available for students to apply to. These are wonderful experiences that enhance student engagement and leadership exposure, which always looks impressive on resume and future job/college/scholarship applications.

Click HERE to view the list of the Intern/Leadership Opportunities that were posted on the PHS Scholarships Webpage during the 2024-25 school year. There is no guarantee that each of these opportunities will be available again for the 25-26 school year; however, we are hopeful that they will be and that the timeframes will be similar of their application availability as they were last school year!

Below are mostly local, state, and/or some national Internship/Leadership Opportunities that are currently available for students to apply to:

1)  UNG Ascend – A Summer Honors Experience (posted on 1/29/26)

-The University of North Georgia (UNG) hosts a twelve day Summer Honors Program experience at their Dahlonega campus that is open to PHS Juniors to apply to.  This program is open to all juniors who have a 3.5-4.0 GPA.  The cost to attend the program is $1,750 per camper and will run from May 31st – June 12th.  We are pleased to announce that the PCSD will be sponsoring the cost of attendance for five PHS students to this program for the Summer of 2026.

-If you would like to view your GPA on a 4.0 scale instead of a 100 scale, then please click HERE to view instructions on how to view your unofficial transcript in Infinite Campus.

-Click HERE to view more information on this leadership opportunity and to access the online application and HERE for their program brochure.

-Please feel free to list the PHS Graduation Coach, Ms. Champion, to fill out the Teacher/Guidance Counselor Recommender so that your academic information can be submitted and so that we can keep an accurate account of who applies and who is admitted.

-Online applications are due by April 15th, 2026.

2) 2026 Georgia Power Delivery Summer Internship Opportunities (posted on 3/15/26)

-Georgia Power’s line crews (distribution and transmission), network underground, and metering services play an integral part in Georgia’s economy.  Hospitals, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals rely heavily on line workers and other essential workers to provide reliable electrical service.  If you are looking for a summer internship opportunity in which you can make a difference and serve Georgians, then please consider becoming a line worker this summer with Georgia Power!

-Only graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 are eligible to apply.

-Click HERE for more information and all requirements for this summer internship opportunity, as well as information on how much money you can earn through this job.

-Click HERE to access the online application.

-No deadline is identified in the application; however, we suggest that you submit your application no later than April 17th.

3) Georgia Ready Summer Institute (posted on 3/16/26)

-The Georgia Ready Summer Institute is a one-week, cohort-based residential program for high-achieving rising seniors throughout Georgia who are going into their senior year (Class of 2027) with a focus on research and innovation for this year’s theme. Additional activities will provide the pre-collegiate scholars with a greater understanding of themselves, fostering an in-depth appreciation of their interests and how they align with individuals working in a variety of professions. Most importantly, selected GRSI Scholars will gain a glimpse of what life as a UGA scholar is like, living in a campus residence hall, eating at our award-winning dining facilities, in addition to touring the Athens campus and various facilities.

-Click HERE for more information on this summer leadership opportunity and to also access the online application.

-The deadline to submit your online application is May 3rd.

4) ​Talking Rock Events Committee (TREC) Volunteer Opportunities

-The lovely Talking Rock Community hosts several events throughout the year and is looking for volunteer help. 

-For more information and how to sign up to volunteer, please email the Talking Rock Events Committee at events@talkingrockga.com or call/text them at 706-851-9152 (if you text, then please provide your name in the message).

5) Keep Pickens Beautiful (KPB) Teen Squad Volunteer Opportunity

-Want to earn volunteer hours by helping Keep Pickens Beautiful?  Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!  You will earn volunteer hours while working outdoors to beautify your community by planting and maintaining gardens, helping with special events, and participating in community clean-ups.

-Click HERE to register now as a KPB Teen and to sign up for volunteer hours that will be available on Sundays from 2-4pm. See below for some of their upcoming dates/events you can volunteer for:

Past Internship/Leadership Opportunities

The following is a list of intern/leadership opportunities that were posted and the deadlines have since passed:

1) Youth Leadership Pickens 25-26 (posted on 8/6/25 and the deadline was 8/15/25).

2) Georgia State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Application (posted on 8/1/25 and the deadline was 9/5/25).

3) 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program (posted on 8/14/25 & the deadline was 9/30/25).

4) UNG National Leadership Challenge Weekend (posted on 9/8/25 & the deadline was 10/31/25).

5) 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program (posted on 9/8/25 & the deadline was 11/1/25).

6) YES Workforce Academy (posted on 10/22/25 & the deadline was 10/31/25).

7) 25-26 PCSD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (posted on 10/22/25 & the deadline was 11/7/25).

8) Georgia DNR Career Academy (posted on 10/26/25 & the deadline was 11/17/25).

9) Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (posted on 10/28/25 & the deadline was 12/3/25).

10)  Appalachian STEM Academy (posted on 10/28/25 & the deadline was 12/3/25).

11) AEMC Washington Youth Tour (posted on 11/28/25 & the deadline was 1/31/26).

12) Mercer University CASE Program (posted on 11/28/25 & the deadline was 3/1/26).

13) Georgia Scholar Recognition Program (posted 1/31/26 & the deadline was 3/1/26).

14) 21st Century Leaders Summer Institute Programs (posted on 2/2/26 & the deadline was 3/1/26).

15) Georgia Service Academy Day 2026 (posted on 2/2/26 & the deadline to apply was 3/13/26).

16) North Georgia Military Recruiting Event (NGMRE) 2026 (posted on 2/2/26 & the deadline to apply was 3/13/26).

17) UNG National Leadership Challenge Weekend (posted on 11/28/25 & the deadline was 3/20/26).

18) QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program (posted on 1/31/26 & the deadline was 3/24/26).

19) AECA Electrical Apprenticeship Program (posted on 2/2/26 & the deadline was 3/31/26).

20) 2026 Youth LEAD Georgia Summit (posted on 2/2/26 & the deadline was 3/31/26).

21) US Military Academy at West Point – Summer Leaders Experience (posted on 3/15/26 & the deadline was 4/1/26).

22) 2026 FBI Teen Academy (posted on 2/2/26 & the deadline was 4/3/26).

23) Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council (posted on 3/15/26 & the deadline was 4/10/26).